Top 10 similar words or synonyms for misappropriation

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Top 30 analogous words or synonyms for misappropriation

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Misappropriation Since misappropriation is considered a form of theft, arguments countering charges of theft can be modified and utilized against misappropriation, including:
Misappropriation In criminal law, misappropriation is the intentional, illegal use of the property or funds of another person for one's own use or other unauthorized purpose, particularly by a public official, a trustee of a trust, an executor or administrator of a dead person's estate or by any person with a responsibility to care for and protect another's assets (a fiduciary duty). It is a felony, a crime punishable by a prison sentence.
Misappropriation In scientific research, misappropriation is a type of research misconduct. An investigator, scholar or reviewer can obtain novel ideas during the process of the exchange of ideas amongst colleagues and peers. However, improper use of such information could constitute fraud. This can include plagiarism of work or to make use of any information in breach of any duty of confidentiality associated with the review of manuscripts or grant applications.
Misappropriation Misappropriation can have very serious consequences, including: imprisonment, fines, probation, and permanent Criminal Record.
Misappropriation Embezzlement is misappropriation when the funds involved have been lawfully entrusted to the embezzler. In circumstances where the funds are accessible to, but not entrusted to, the perpetrator, it's not embezzlement but is still larceny, misappropriation, misapplication, or some similar term.